Shanghai Animation Museum

Shanghai Animation Museum

The Shanghai Animation Museum is a science education base.

The museum is situated on the north side of No. 69 Zhangjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, in the core area of the Zhangjiang Cultural Industry Zone within the Shanghai Zhangjiang High-Tech Park. It is a landmark building in Zhangjiang Animation Valley, bordered by Longdong Avenue to the north, Metro Line 2 to the south, the Middle Ring Road to the east, and the Zhangjiang Tram Station to the west. It is just a 20-minute drive from the Oriental Pearl Tower, the 2010 Shanghai Expo exhibition area, and the planned Disneyland, covering an area of 2,500 square meters.

The museum has three floors: the exhibition area, the animation interactive experience area, and the multifunctional theater area. The comic strip exhibition displays over 70 original works by 24 renowned Chinese masters, while the animation hall showcases original drafts and artworks from classics such as "Havoc in Heaven," "The Lotus Lantern," and "Nezha Conquers the Dragon King"—boasting the largest quantity and highest quality in China. These masterpieces of animation art are sourced from institutions and private collectors, including the Shanghai Library and Shanghai Animation Film Studio.

Unlike the nostalgic ambiance of the first floor, the second-floor interactive experience area is infused with postmodern flair. It not only features cutting-edge animation technologies like 3D effects but also allows visitors to engage physically in the creation and presentation of animation. For example, in the voice acting studio, you can dub your favorite animated scenes; in the Foley area, various sound-effect props are displayed—you might be surprised to learn that rain can be realistically mimicked using a bamboo plate and soybeans, while horse hooves are simulated with baseball bats and cut-in-half baseballs. Through lighting and sound effects, you can also immerse yourself in the eerie atmosphere of Tim Burton’s "Corpse Bride" or join a festive gathering under the “sea world.” Additionally, visitors can draw expressions for animated characters on-screen or enjoy a selection of newly launched games.

The third-floor multifunctional theater area hosted an exhibition of Fang Cheng’s works in April 2010. It also houses a 3D cinema with a capacity of 200 people, which can screen films as well as host anime or multimedia performances, eSports tournaments, professional exhibitions, forums, and lectures.

The museum boasts a collection of “firsts” that will excite animation fans: it is the most fully featured, traditionally rich, and technologically advanced animation exhibition venue in China; it holds the largest number and most diverse types of authentic animation artworks in the country, including over 800 precious originals representing various eras; it is the most comprehensive professional exhibition space in China, featuring exhibits from nearly 40 countries and regions including China, the U.S., Japan, France, as well as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan; it has the most complete collection of animation Foley devices in the nation; it houses the largest number of original comic strip artworks, including nearly 80 pieces by masters like Cheng Shifa and He Youzhi; and it preserves the greatest number of artists’ handprints in China, with a massive handprint wall created by over 30 renowned domestic painters.

Centered around the Shanghai Animation Museum, the Zhangjiang area of Shanghai plans to attract 400 companies in the animation, gaming, and digital publishing industries over the next five years, creating 30,000 jobs and generating an annual output value of 40 billion RMB.

Address: No. 69 Zhangjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

Type: Museum

Recommended visiting time: 2–3 hours

Phone: 021-58957998

Official website: http://www.sh-moca.com/

Opening hours:

Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00, closed on Mondays. Holiday schedules are subject to change; please check the official website for details.

Ticket information:

Door price: 30.0 RMB

Adults: 30 RMB; free admission for people with disabilities, retired cadres, and active-duty Chinese military personnel with valid ID; children under 1.3 meters are free but must be accompanied by at least one adult; seniors over 70 can purchase tickets at a 40% discount with valid ID; students can enjoy a 20% discount with valid ID; groups of 10 or more can get a 10% discount with a valid introduction letter from their organization.